2026 Schererville Fest - Food Truck/Food Vendor

The Schererville Park Department is now making preparations for our annual Celebrate Schererville Parade and Festival.  As always, this year’s festival will be a five-day event at Redar Park on June 10-14. The festival has continued to grow since its inception in 1991 with the generous support of many businesses and the Town of Schererville. The food vendor application with rules has been enclosed for your convenience.  Please note that all applications and items to be sold are subject to approval.  To insure your participation in the fest the application must be completed by May 25, 2026.

The festival hours will be as follows:  

Wednesday & Thursday:  5:00pm-11:00pm

Friday:  5:00pm-11:30pm

Saturday:  2:00pm-11:30pm

Sunday:  2:00pm-10:00pm 

NOTE:  Due to changes needed in this event, please be aware the Parks Department must be more selective with vendors we approve, as we will not be having as many vendors. No vendor spots will be guaranteed.  If approved, we will place you where we can fit you. 

Fee: Fee includes one space for one tent or trailer only. One electrical and water hook up are also included. Additional 220 electrical hook-ups (re: refrigerator, freezer, lights, etc.) separate from serving trailer/booth will have a $200 hook-up fee per plug plus tax & fees.  Any additional 110 electrical hook-ups are $100 hook-up fee per plug plus tax & fees.

Payment:  Payment will be taken directly upon approval of applications.  Vendors must provide a viable card with vendor application.  Failure to do so will result in immediate denial of your application.  If vendor cannot pay at the time of submitting application, please wait until able to do so.   

Set up:  Set up will be on Tuesday, June 9 from 1pm-5pm ONLY (Note: NO overnight security for Tuesday set up).  Vendors are responsible for bringing all supplies and equipment necessary for their set up and operation. Vendors must use a food grade hose. 

Sales Tax:  All vendors are responsible for collecting and remitting their own sales tax.

ALL FOOD VENDORS ARE REPSONSIBLE TO PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING:

1. A certificate of insurance naming the Town of Schererville (not the Park Dept.) as the certificate holder and additional insured one month prior to the event.  There are specific criteria your certificate of insurance must included. Please see the Certificate of Insurance sample below for reference
2. All vendors will be responsible for having a posted and visible County Health Permit and a 10lb. ABC fire extinguisher with current certification tag.  Vendors will not be allowed to set up or operate if all requirements are not met and are subject to inspection by local fire department officials. 

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IMPORTANT POLICIES
The following are grounds for removal from the event and exclusion from future Schererville Parks events: 
 
1. Leaving Early:  Vendors must stay for the full event duration (5 days). If you need to leave early due to unforeseen circumstances, communication with the Schererville Parks Dept. is required.
 
2. Arriving Late:  Each event day starts at a specific time, your booth space should be ready for business 30 minutes before on each event start time. Ready for Business means that someone should be at the booth/truck and it should be opened for business.
 
3. Parking Incorrectly:  Vendors must park in the designated area.  Any specific requests regarding parking must be approved by the Parks Department. 
 
4. Respect:  All vendors must treat other vendors and staff with kindness and respect. Disrespectful behavior will not be tolerated.

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Waiver & Release Of All Claims: The participant in this event/program, recognize and acknowledge that there are certain risks of physical injury and I agree and assume the full risk of any injuries, including death, damages or loss which the participant (s) may sustain as a result of participating in all activities connected with or associated with such program.  I, the participant in this event/program, agree to waive and relinquish all claims that I or the participants may have as a result of participating in the programs against the above named entity and its agents, officers, servants, and employees. I, the participant in this event/program agree to fully release and discharge the above named and its officers, agents, servants, and employees from any and all claims for injuries, including death, damage or loss which I or any participants may have or which occur to me or the participants on account of participation in the above programs.  I, the participant in this event/program further agree to indemnify, hold harmless, and defend the above named entity and its officers, agents, servants, and employees from any and all claims resulting from injuries, including death, damages, and/or losses sustained by the participants and arising out of, connecting with, or in any way associated with the activities of the above programs. I have read and fully understand the above program details and I fully understand that “This is a release of all claims”.

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REFUND POLICY:  All vendor fees are non-transferable and non-creditable. Vendors who cancel 30+ days before the event may receive a 50% refund with written notice. No refunds are given for cancellations made within 30 days or for no-shows.  If the event is canceled by the organizer, vendors will receive a 70% refund, unless the event has already begun or is fully set up—in which case no refunds are issued.  The event will not be rescheduled, and no credits or alternate dates will be offered.  All events are rain or shine.